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Ask Nik: “There was a fire in my block of flats – what happens next?”

11 March 2026

Question from a landlord:Hi Nik,There was a fire in the block of flats where my rental property is. The fire service attended and everything seems under control now, but it’s left me wondering what happens next from a landlord’s perspective.Is …

"Is it mortgageable?": Service Charge Hikes

27 February 2026

If you're buying or selling a home in Cardiff, make sure you're following us on Instagram to keep up with our new video series!Cardiff City Centre and Cardiff Bay are home to some of our most recognisable purpose-built apartments, and …

"Is it mortgageable?": The Chip Shop Conundrum

26 February 2026

If you're buying or selling a home in Cardiff, make sure you're following us on Instagram to keep up with our new video series!In the first episode, Nathan's looking at a property we’re selling in Splott. Despite being built to …

What landlords in Wales need to know about the new EPC & MEES rules

12 February 2026

Don’t miss an update ever again – stay informed all year-round signing up for our landlord newsletter.A clear, practical guide to minimum energy efficiency standards from 2030The rules around energy efficiency in the private rented sector are changing. For landlords …

Questions to ask at a viewing: "Are there any known issues with the property?"

10 February 2026

If you’re looking to buy a property in Cardiff this year, our new buyer series is for you. I’ve been quizzing Nathan, our Sales Director, on the key questions buyers should be asking at viewings - the ones that help …

Celebrating 20 years of our Lettings Manager, Rhys

01 February 2026

Congratulations Rhys on 20 years of service at CPS Homes! How does it feel to reach such a milestone?It honestly doesn’t feel like 20 years, it’s flown by. I’ve been lucky to work with great people, great clients, and in …

Tenants, ChatGPT and the Private Rented Sector: A trend landlords can’t ignore

29 January 2026

Nikki Lewis, Director of Operations at CPS Homes, brings us his observations on the rise of AI in tenant communications and what it means for landlords…I’ve been thinking about writing an observational piece on the increasing use of so-called “AI …

Did you know that fire alarms have a 'replace by' date?

27 January 2026

Smoke and heat alarms (as well as carbon monoxide detectors) all have a 'replace by' date, e.g. an expiry date. It’s something that’s easy to miss - but it’s crucial for safety and legal compliance. Let’s break it down... How to …

Questions to ask at a viewing: "Why are the owners selling?"

23 January 2026

If you’re looking to buy a property in Cardiff this year, our new series is for you! I’ve been quizzing Nathan, our Sales Director, on the key questions every buyer should be asking, uncovering all the inside information you need …

Breaking news: New minimum energy efficiency standards confirmed

21 January 2026

Don’t miss an update ever again – stay informed all year-round signing up for our landlord newsletter.The Government have today announced the long-awaited changes on Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES) for the private rented sector (PRS).The headlines: To continue to …

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